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How to get fromSwindon to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4h 26m
    £53–88

  2. Drive 159.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Manchestercar car 159.8 mi
    2h 57m
    £39–56

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 30m
    £102–347

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    5h 21m
    £68–165

  5. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 13m
    £115–238

Swindon to Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Manchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Manchester. However, you can take the train to Cheltenham Spa, take the train to Birmingham New Street, walk to Newhall Street, then take the bus to Shudehill Interchange. Alternatively, you can drive from Swindon to Manchester in around 2h 57m.

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